Have you also considered that the chance of your friends staying in the same spot for more than 5 years could be remote? I'm assuming they are pretty young, and given they are way out in the SW i'm assuming this was likely a starter home for them. Would suck to move out there, and then have them move leaving you with the commute.
I know i'm 28, and I wouldn't commit to living where I am now anymore than 5 years MAX.
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